Young Bombay Forum (YBF) a youth wing of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry was born on the 172nd Foundation Day of the Chamber in the year 2007. The YBF is the Chamber’s response to the emergence of young leaders in the spheres of business, entertainment and politics. The YBF is working towards VISION of nurturing young leaders in India to become globally competitive and contribute towards nation – building and the MISSION of creating a forum of choice for them to achieve professional excellence and act as change agents for inclusive and sustainable development.
Abe Thomas
CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited
Abe Thomas is a transformational leader and digital entrepreneur with a successful history of driving innovation and growth across top media companies in India, China, South East Asia and Europe. With expertise in print, TV, digital, and radio, he has proven ability to navigate complex dynamic business environments, including turnaround strategies, mergers, acquisitions, and insolvency situations. Abe boasts an illustrious career spanning over 35 years, with a remarkable leadership portfolio that includes Sony Entertainment Network, MTV Networks, Astro Broadcasting, The Indian Express Group, Reliance Broadcast Network and NDTV Good Times amongst others. As the co-founder of ONE Network, Abe pioneered disruptive digital media strategies creating and growing youth oriented platforms across multimedia formats. Throughout his career, Abe has demonstrated a proven track record of driving business success, elevating numerous media brands to achieve market dominance, beating industry benchmarks of growth and profitability. Currently, as the CEO of Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd, Abe plays a pivotal role in industry forums across the world, driving thought leadership and innovation.